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WV02 HBO

2002 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,882 mi
Last recorded15,882 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 HBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 15,882 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 15,882 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 15,521 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 15,491 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 15,491 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 15,281 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 14,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 13,070 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 10,622 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 28 May 2014 10,607 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 10,280 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 9,801 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 7,377 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 May 2010 4,187 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 2,627 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 2,300 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 2,259 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 2,238 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Both wheels distorted however runnout is on the limit.

R/h handlebar bent back slightly

How Reliable is the Suzuki SV650?

Based on 176,678 MOT tests across 15,165 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
15,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,801
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,626
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,449
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,234
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,092
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WV02 HBO is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,300 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki SV650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV02 HBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SV650 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WV02 HBO is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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